Easter Egg Braids

Lightly grease a prepared baking sheet; set aside. On a lightly floured surface, slice the thawed loaf into 4 equal size pieces. Slice each piece into 3 strips, lengthwise. With floured hands, roll each strip into a rope about 12-inches long. Taking 3 ropes at a time, braid and place into a ring shape, pinching the ends to form a circle. Continue with remaining ropes. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle generously with sprinkles. Let rise in warm area until double in size. Place a dyed hard boiled egg into the center of each ring, pressing down gently. Bake in a preheated 375° conventional oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and pan to cool on a wire rack.